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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.93, 1,740.03 and 543.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.93, 1,740.03 and 543.52 is: 815.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.93 : 1,740.03 = 543.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.93/1,740.03 = 543.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.93x = 1,740.03 × 543.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.93x = 945,741.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,741.11/1,159.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.34

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